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David Spittal, director of Fort York's archeology program, holds a cross-belt plate from the uniform of a regiment that fought in the battle for the fort in 1813
David Spittal, director of Fort York's archeology program, holds a cross-belt plate from the uniform of a regiment that fought in the battle for the fort in 1813

David Spittal, director of Fort York's archeology program, holds a cross-belt plate from the uniform of a regiment that fought in the battle for the fort in 1813

Date10/5/1995
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  • David Spittal, director of Fort York's archeology program, holds a cross-belt plate from the uniform of a regiment that fought in the battle for the fort in 1813
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0134255F
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